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Experienced Near Death. Trying To Get Back On Feet

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This is my first time ever seeking any sort of help or being my most vunerable. Recently on February 18th 2024, I had just dropped my son off to the babysitters and while I was driving to work while it was raining at 5am, I was turning onto a ramp to then go onto highway but as I was turning on ramp, my car had hydroplaned and I lost complete control of my car which then had crashed into the lake, pulled my car out and slowly descended beneath. I was unable to open window, door or even shut my car off as I tried to escape. I had contacted 911 and took a short video to let all my friends and family know I was going to die. I was almost rendered unconscious due to that and thinking about my son the entire time. How terrified I was that he would be without a mother and how not many people have the patience to parent a special needs child. As the power fully cut off and water risen to my chest, rescue team came right on time, broke my window and pulled me out safely. My car is completely inoperable and destroyed as it was fully submerged. To make matters worse, out of $30,000 for my honda 2018 hrv, my car was almost fully paid off...I worked so so hard for that car and most importantly, that was the sole transportation for my special needs autistic 9 year old, That was our shelter temporarily when all the domestic violence shelters were full and we had no further friends or family in florida to help. My insurance recently lapsed shortly before accident as I had just recently gotten a job to get back on my feet after escaping domestic violence from now ex fiance finally healed enough to be seen in public without the fear of being in danger with my son he also put his hands on which is also why I included some pictures as evidence. I have always been one to pay it forward and help others who are low on their luck or just need some help, support, advice, financial (when more stable financially at the time). I have been through rough times and dealt with alot of trauma where I try to express to others that not everyone is the same. There's still good genuine people out there. I don't know how much to request as I had included remaining amount for car payment for title, title transfer fee for towyard that pulled car out of lake so they take vehicle off my hands since there's nothing my dealership can do and charging me money I don't have daily as well as amount for new preowned car from what I'm assuming. I gotten this car in 2021 as I was an EMT for the state of New York and just gotten foot surgery. There was soo much memories tied to that car. we just need something to use for work and to drive my special needs son to help us get back on our feet. I will keep everyone updated as to where the money goes and when I get back on my feet again, I will continue to pay it forward to those that are struggling and need help as well. Even if you're not able to donate and if you're able to even send a prayer, support or advice, I'd DEEPLY appreciate that as I've been struggling so hard lately just to even stay strong for my son since he doesn't fully understand what's going on and what has happened as well as me taking up so much solo. Thank you for taking the time to reading my story. any further questions, I'd be glad to answer.
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Georgina Ortiz
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